Kilimo Kwanza – Page 116 – African Agriculture and Food Systems

“Use Lime to Tame Soil Acidity,” Farmers Urged

August 18, 2023 Anthony Muchoki News

Friday, August 18th, 2023In a significant development for Kenya’s agricultural sector, the government alongside agriculture stakeholders have strongly recommended the utilization of lime, organic materials, and phosphates, combined with the…

Beyond SAGCOT: Ministry of Agriculture Plans Seven More Production Corridors

August 18, 2023 Africa Kilimo Features, News

Kilimokwanza.org correspodent Tanzania’s rise in Tanzania food system economic landscape can be attributed to various factors, one of the most significant being the Southern Agriculture Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT)….

Indigenous Seeds at Risk of Disappearing; Calls for Proper Preservation and Protection in Africa

August 18, 2023 Africa Kilimo News

By kilimokwanza.org Recent indicators have revealed that traditional farmer seeds are at risk of disappearing if proper methods of preservation and protection are not sought. This paints a bleak future…

Reviving Tanzania’s Soil: SAGCOT Leads the Charge for Sustainable Agriculture

August 18, 2023 Africa Kilimo Features, News

By Anthony JM Tanzania’s rich soil has borne the weight of its agrarian society for centuries, fueling its economy and providing sustenance for millions. Yet, as Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO…

Hussein Bashe, Tanzania’s Agriculture Minister, upbeat about Tanzania’s plans to host Africa’s biggest Food Systems Summit in 2023.

August 17, 2023 Kilimo Tanzania Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023, News

Tanzania is gearing up for a monumental event as it prepares to host Africa’s largest gathering of food systems enthusiasts, experts, and stakeholders. The AGRF Summit 2023, scheduled to run…

Tanzania’s Agricultural Resurgence: The Mid-Term ASDP II Review and Its Promising Future

August 17, 2023 Kilimo Tanzania News

Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Tanzania, a nation rich in its natural beauty and cultural heritage, finds its true heart in the agricultural fields that stretch across its vast landscapes. With agriculture deeply…

31 COUNCILS IN SIX REGIONS RECEIVE SOIL HEALTH TESTING EQUIPMENT

August 16, 2023 Africa Kilimo Features

KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA – A total of 31 councils from the regions of Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Manyara, Dodoma, Singida, and Tabora have been equipped with tools to test soil health for farmers,…

Mid-Term Review of Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector Development Phase II (ASDP II) Reveals Progress and Challenges

August 16, 2023 Reporter 30 Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023, News

Dar es Salaam, August 16, 2023 – In a move signalling the Tanzanian government’s commitment to agricultural development, the Prime Minister’s Office has announced a rigorous mid-term review of the…

Agriculture Sector Development Programme – ASDP II Contributes to Economic Growth, Says Dr. Yonazi

August 15, 2023 Africa Kilimo Features

The government will continue prioritizing the development of the agricultural sector as it is crucial for food security, economic growth, and national development. Dr. Jim Yonazi, the Permanent Secretary of…

Dr. Jim Yonazi Outlines Six Key Directives for ASDP II Mid-Term Evaluation

August 15, 2023 Africa Kilimo News

The Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Jim Yonazi, overseeing Policy, Parliament, and Coordination of Government Activities, has issued six directives to stakeholders, expert teams, and lead experts…